Ivan Ristovic
Queens,NY
Summary
Logistics Manager with 10-year background overseeing transportation coordination. Adept at reducing shipping costs, increasing efficiency and implementing safety regulations. Oversees operations, assigns tasks to drivers and directs vehicle maintenance repairs. Excellent at multitasking, time management and verbal communication. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Terasa North Ninth
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily kitchen operation and food prep staff.
- Verified proper food preparation, storage and labeling.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supplies and maintained consistent inventory.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted restaurant vendor management.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Trained new staff and provided upper management with daily operational support.
Logistics Manager
Naftna Industrija Srbije NIS A.D.
12.2011 - 09.2022
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Lifeguard Instructor
Red Cross
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring pool safety policies to reduce hazards.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas of concern and provided reliable methods for remediation.
Owner/Director of Operations
Company For Producing Banking Equipment "Tehnika"
01.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
Univesity of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia2010
No Degree - Law
University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia2008
High School Diploma -
Gimnazija "Sveti Sava"
Pozega, Serbia04.2005
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Vendor Relations
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Performance Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Terasa North Ninth
10.2022 - 10.2023
Owner/Director of Operations
Company For Producing Banking Equipment "Tehnika"
01.2017 - Current
Logistics Manager
Naftna Industrija Srbije NIS A.D.
12.2011 - 09.2022
Lifeguard Instructor
Red Cross
03.2007 - 09.2011
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
Univesity of Belgrade
No Degree - Law
University of Belgrade
High School Diploma -
Gimnazija "Sveti Sava"
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